About Shellie
Design shaped by craftsmanship, travel, and the way spaces make us feel.
For me, great design has never been about excess or trends. It is about creating spaces that feel thoughtful, collected, welcoming, and deeply personal to the people who live within them.
Years spent working in design, craftsmanship, restoration, and material artistry — combined with a lifelong appreciation for architecture, travel,
and beautifully layered interiors — continue to shape my approach today.
Whether exploring historic cities, quiet natural landscapes, or thoughtfully designed homes, I am continually inspired by the textures, materials, and emotional experience of place.
A layered perspective shaped over decades
of design experience
The goal is never perfection for its own sake, but beauty that feels natural, resolved, and inevitable.
My approach to interiors has been shaped not only through years of design and material expertise, but through a lifelong appreciation for architecture, nature, travel, craftsmanship, and the emotional experience of home.
I have always been drawn to spaces that feel collected rather than overly designed — interiors layered thoughtfully over time, grounded in texture, warmth, natural materials, and a sense of calm.
Experiencing historic cities, beautifully restored buildings, quiet landscapes, and thoughtfully designed spaces around the world continues to influence how I approach interiors today. Those experiences reinforce my belief that the most meaningful homes are the ones that feel both elevated and deeply livable.
A foundation rooted in artistry, craftsmanship, and decades of
design experience.
For more than twenty-five years, my work has explored decorative finishes, specialty materials, restoration projects, and design consulting — collaborating on projects ranging from luxury residences to museums, cultural institutions, and nationally recognized installations.
Over the years, my work has included historic restoration projects for the Conservancy at Alcatraz Island, museums and cultural institutions, award-winning decorative finishes, international speaking engagements, and nationally recognized design collaborations .
I have also served as an international instructor and registered continuing education provider for architects and designers through the American Institute of Architects, sharing advanced techniques and material knowledge throughout the design and construction industry.
Inspired by architecture, travel, fine materials, and the beauty of nature.
Travel has long been one of my greatest creative influences. Experiencing historic architecture, local craftsmanship, natural landscapes, and the distinct character of different cultures continually shapes how I see interiors and the experience of home.
Some of my favorite moments are often the simplest — discovering a beautifully layered café tucked into a quiet street, wandering historic cities, gathering around a table for an unforgettable meal, or noticing how light, texture, and materials quietly influence the feeling of a space.
Those experiences continue to inform my approach to interiors today: spaces that feel refined yet welcoming, elevated yet deeply livable, and thoughtfully collected over time rather than overly designed all at once.